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In a few countries, mostly Muslim nations - homosexuality is still punishable by death. These countries include Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, and parts of Nigeria and Somalia. This world has a long way to go for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Sadly, life imprisonment is still a reality for LGBTQIA+ individuals in some places, mostly in Africa. Uganda and Tanzania are examples of countries where being LGBTQIA+ can lead to life imprisonment.
In many countries - also in Africa, homosexuality is criminalized and can lead to imprisonment. Some of these nations include Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Jamaica. India was also on this list but we got out of it in 2018 which triggered a wave of changes in the world.
Civil unions provide legal protections for LGBTQIA+ couples. They are not socially equivalent to marriages but they ensure that the union has legal recognition. Examples include Italy and Austria.
Marriage equality has made great strides in recent years. Countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, and many European nations now legally recognize same-sex marriages. India could also join this list if the Supreme Court decides so, which will be a historic change for Asia.
Adoption rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples are expanding worldwide. Countries such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Argentina grant full adoption rights to LGBTQIA+ people. Most of these countries also allow marriages except for some like Israel.
What do you think?
India should recognise
India should recognise
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